A MAZE FOR THE MINOTAUR And Other Strange Stories Reggie Oliver (Tartarus Press, Â 2021) Reviewed by Mario Guslandi Actor, Â playwright, director, Â illustrator and award-winning writer of novels and short stories, Â British author Reggie Oliver is by far one of the...
The Lost Village Camilla Sten Minotaur Books (March 23, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen I have always been intrigued about civilizations or villages that just up and disappeared like the colony in Roanoke, Virginia, back in the day. Polish author Camilla Sten explores...
Strange Beasts of China Yan Ge Melville House (July 13, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen Yan Ge has created something I guarantee you have never read before.  A surreal look at actual, monstrous creatures living amongst mankind during modern times—in this case, modern...
The Shape of Darkness Laura Purcell Penguin (June 1, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen British author Laura Purcell has quickly made a name for herself as a master of Gothic horror, and her latest release THE SHAPE OF DARKNESS continues that effort. Agnes is a silhouette...
Unburied: A Collection of Queer Dark Fiction Rebecca Rowland, Editor Dark Ink Books (May 29, 2021) Reviewed by Elaine Pascale My biggest regret is that I could not complete this review in time for Pride month. Perhaps that is a good thing, as Unburied is a powerhouse...
Mirrorland Carole Johnstone Scribner (April 20, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen The debut novel from author Carole Johnstone begins with quotes from two of my all-time favorite literary works—THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Alexandre Dumas and RITA HAYWORTH AND THE...
